How to Rebuke Someone (and How to Be Rebuked)
Have you ever felt the need to rebuke somebody for something they’ve done or said? Have you ever been on the receiving end of a rebuke or reprimand? Did the confrontation result in repentance and change, or in bitterness and anger?
The Bible presents specific steps to follow when you feel the need to rebuke another person. At Know the Word ministries, Sam Thorpe looks at the Bible’s guidelines for rebuking and being rebuked. It comes as no surprise to learn that the Bible has very strict standards that must be met before we can criticize someone for their behavior–and the Bible also expects us to respond to earnest reprimands from others in a gracious manner. Confronting somebody is never a pleasant task, but when it needs to be done, these are some good guidelines to follow to keep the confrontation Christ-like.
